Tripura Felicitates Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Asmita Dey, Gives ₹10 Lakh & Land For House
Agartala, Aug 12: Asmita Dey of Tripura, who became the first Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, was accorded a grand felicitation by the state government here on Wednesday. A cheque of Rs 10 lakh was also handed over to Dey, who produced a spirited comeback to clinch the women's -48kg title, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a dramatic golden score contest in Glasgow…
Agartala, August 12: The Tripura government honored Asmita Dey, India's first judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, on Wednesday. Chief Minister Manik Saha presented Dey with a 10 lakh rupee cheque and a plot of land in Agartala for house construction. Dey, a 23-year-old judoka, clinched the women's 48kg title by defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a dramatic golden score contest in Glasgow.
Speaking at the felicitation event, the Chief Minister praised Dey's journey from a village in South Tripura to a podium finish, noting her father's job as a cycle mechanic at Sonaichari. The Chief Minister expressed his commitment to providing support to Dey, having met her at Tripura Bhavan in New Delhi after her victory. He urged Dey to remain focused on her goal for the Asian Games and to prioritize her health, especially regarding food consumption, as she will undergo a strict dope test before the Asian Games.
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